Some of the manga chapters were published in English by Viz Media throughout Volume 3 Issue 9[2] to Volume 4 Issue 8[3] of their manga anthology magazine, Manga Vizion. It was later released as two graphic novels.[4][5] Vertical, Inc. has acquired the license and will release the Black Jack episodes in the order that Tezuka indicated for the hardcover Akita "Deluxe Edition".[6] The order is listed below.